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Conference Sponsorships by Level
Titanium Sponsorships - Convention Items
Sponsorship |
Amount |
Number
Available |
Description |
Convention Bag
SOLD - Colonial Life |
$15,000 |
1 |
All 2,300 HR professionals attending receive a Conference bag to utilize during and after the Conference. The sponsor’s logo will be on the front of the bag. |
Education Sessions
SOLD - WorkLife Solutions |
$15,000 |
1 |
Over 100 education sessions are offered throughout the 2 ½ day Conference. The sponsor’s logo will be on all education session signs displayed outside the rooms in the Convention Center. |
Conference Grand Prize |
$14,000 |
1 |
The Conference Grand Prize, which is valued at $7,000, is referred on all marketing pieces for the Conference. The sponsor’s logo will be printed alongside all references to the Grand Prize (pending deadlines are met). Also a company representative will present the prize to the winner on the Thursday evening event. |
Bookstore |
$12,000 |
1 |
The bookstore is visited by attendees, exhibitors and presenters throughout the Conference. The sponsor’s logo will be placed on both entrances. |
Cyber Café |
$12,000 |
1 |
The cyber café is located adjacent to the bookstore. The sponsor’s logo will be on signage near the café and on the computer screens. |
Name Badge Holders
SOLD - Holmes Murphy & Associates |
$12,000 |
1 |
Conference badge holders are worn by attendees, exhibitors and presenters. The sponsor’s logo will be printed on all holders. (HR Southwest provides holders.) |
Titanium Sponsorships - Convention Events by Day
Sponsorship |
Amount |
Number
Available |
Description |
Wednesday
Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
$15,000 |
1 |
Lunch is served to all attendees and exhibitors. In addition to the sponsor’s logo listed on the signage, the sponsor may provide an approved corporate promotional item with the lunch. |
Thursday
Reception/Casino Night |
$12,000 |
1 |
The closing reception is open to attendees and exhibitors. The sponsor’s logo will be displayed at the event as well as in marketing material. |
Platinum Sponsorships - Convention Items
Sponsorship |
Amount |
Number
Available |
Description |
Personalized Hotel Keys
NEW for 2008! |
$10,000 |
1 |
Sponsor’s company logo and message will be printed on all hotel key cards distributed to any Conference participant staying at any of the official Conference hotels. (HR Southwest provides hotel keys.) |
Conference CD |
$10,000 |
1 |
Speaker handouts are saved on a CD that is given to all attendees at registration. The sponsor’s logo will be on the CD. |
Conference Pen |
$10,000 |
1 |
Each attendee receives a pen in the Conference bag. Extras are also ordered to help promote the following year’s Conference. The sponsor’s logo is printed on the pen. (HR Southwest provides pens.) |
Conference Water Bottle
SOLD - Frontline Source Group |
$9,000 |
1 |
Help HR Southwest be a more “green” Conference! All attendees will receive a container that can be filled with water, coffee, etc. The sponsor’s logo will be printed on the water container. (HR Southwest provides containers.) |
Luggage Tag
SOLD - Diamond H Recognition |
$9,000 |
1 |
All attendees receive a luggage tag with their Conference bag. The sponsor’s logo will be printed on the tag. |
Platinum Sponsorships - Convention Events by Day
Sponsorship |
Amount |
Number
Available |
Description |
Wednesday
Opening General Session – Beatrice Berry |
$10,000 |
1 |
Sponsor’s logo will be on signage placed outside the ballroom doors. |
Friday
Closing General Session – Chef Jeff |
$10,000 |
1 |
Sponsor’s logo will be on signage placed outside the ballroom doors. |
Gold Sponsorships - Convention Items
Sponsorship |
Amount |
Number
Available |
Description |
Volunteer Gifts
SOLD - O.C. Tanner |
$8,000 |
1 |
A gift is given to every volunteer, who is also a full-time HR professional, as a token of appreciation. This sponsorship is ideal for a company wishing to showcase their gift products. |
Shuttle Bus |
$8,000 |
1 |
The shuttle bus provides attendees and exhibitors transportation between the convention center and all of the Conference hotels. Sponsor’s logo will be on each bus as well as the signage placed at all pick-up and drop-off locations. |
Conference Volunteer Shirts
SOLD - Hay Group, Inc. |
$7,500 |
1 |
Official Conference shirts are worn by the 70+ staff and volunteers throughout the Conference. The sponsor’s logo will be on the sleeve of the shirts. (HR Southwest provides shirts.) |
Evaluations
SOLD - Ultimate Consulting |
$8,000 |
1 |
The sponsor would develop the different evaluation forms needing for the Conference, both paper and online. Sponsor contact information is included at the bottom of all paper evaluations. |
Conference Registration |
$8,000 |
2 |
Sponsor’s logo is printed on kick panels at the attendee and exhibitor registration. |
Gold Sponsorships - Convention Events by Day
Sponsorship |
Amount |
Number
Available |
Description |
Wednesday
Breakfast
SOLD - Challenger, Gray & Christmas |
$7,000 |
1 |
Breakfast is available in two locations of the convention center. The sponsor’s logo will be on signage at both locations. Sponsor can also supply an approved giveaway item. |
Exhibit Hall Break
SOLD - Talent Drive |
$7,000 |
1 |
Beverages for attendees and exhibitors will be available in three areas of the exhibit hall. The sponsor’s logo will be on signage at each break location. |
Thursday
Breakfast |
$7,000 |
1 |
Breakfast is available in two locations of the convention center. The sponsor’s logo will be on signage at both locations. Sponsor can also supply an approved giveaway item. |
General Session Luncheon – Sam Glenn |
$8,000 |
1 |
Sponsor’s logo will be on signage placed outside the ballroom doors. |
Educator of the Year
SOLD - Humana |
$8,000 |
1 |
The sponsor’s name is associated with the advancement of human resources education with this sponsorship. A company representative will be on stage and recognized during the award presentation at the Thursday general session. |
Exhibit Hall Break |
$7,000 |
1 |
Beverages for attendees and exhibitors will be available in three areas of the exhibit hall. The sponsor’s logo will be on signage at each break location. |
Friday
Breakfast
SOLD - Walmart Stores, Inc. |
$7,000 |
1 |
Breakfast is available in two locations of the convention center. The sponsor’s logo will be on signage at both locations. Sponsor can also supply an approved giveaway item. |
Silver Sponsorships - Convention Events by Day
Sponsorship |
Amount |
Number
Available |
Description |
Tuesday
Pre-Conference Workshops |
$5,000 |
1 |
All pre-conference workshops are held on Tuesday at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel. The sponsor’s logo will be placed on all signage in the area. Approximately 300-400 in attendance. |
Welcome Reception
SOLD - Grand Canyon University |
$6,500 |
1 |
This networking reception is open to attendees and exhibitors and has been growing in attendance. (approx 900 in 2007) The sponsor’s logo will be displayed at the event as well as in marketing material. |
Bronze Sponsorships - Convention Items
Sponsorship |
Amount |
Number
Available |
Description |
Relaxation Station
SOLD - Principal Financial Group |
$4,000 |
1 |
This popular spot, located towards the back of the exhibit hall, is visited by Conference attendees. The sponsor’s logo will be printed on signage that will be placed in the area. |
Silent Auction
SOLD - Frost Insurance |
$4,000 |
1 |
The silent auction, located in the exhibit hall, is visited by attendees and exhibitors several times for bidding. The sponsor’s logo will be printed on signage that will be placed in the area. |
Attendee Lounge
SOLD - McQueary Henry Bowles Troy and HR.com |
$4,000 |
1 |
Two attendee lounges with chairs and couches will be placed in the exhibit hall. The sponsor’s logo will be on signage in the lounge. |
Audio Recording |
$3,500 |
1 |
The audio recording sales table will be located in a prime location for attendees to register for recordings of Conference presentations. The sponsor’s logo will be on signage where the sales table is located along with logo on the registration form. |
Business Center
SOLD - Litigation Solution, Inc. |
$3,500 |
1 |
The business center gives attendees, exhibitors and speakers access to a copier and fax machine for the duration of the Conference. The sponsor’s logo will be on signage at the business center location (adjacent to the bookstore). |
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